WHAT IS UTERINE FIBROID?
Uterine fibroid are growths in your uterus. Almost 80 percent of American women have or have had fibroid.
Fibroid are thought to be the cause of infertility in 2%-10% of infertility cases. Reports have shown uterine fibroid may be responsible for the following fertility, conception, and pregnancy problems:
Interference with implantation of the ovum
Compressing the Fallopian tubes, preventing conception
An ovulate cycles
Abnormal uterine blood flow, hindering movement of sperm to ova
Miscarriage
Intrauterine growth retardation
Premature rupture of the membranes
Contributing to retained placenta after birth
A postpartum hemorrhage
An abnormal labor
Not all women with uterine fibroid will experience these kinds of troubles and many go on to have healthy pregnancies even with uterine fibroid present. Because there are risks to your fertility and possibly pregnancy, it is best to work to reduce fibroid growth, prevent formation of new fibroid, and to maintain healthy lifestyle choices to continue working to bring about the best possible uterine health.
Believe it or not, the majority of women will develop uterine fibroid at some point in their lifetime. Crazy, right? But it’s true — a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that between 80% and 90% of African American women and 70% of white women will develop fibroid by age 50. That means you or someone you love will almost certainly be affected by this condition. But chances are, you’re not sure what to do about it. The good news is that by understanding the issue, you can apply a few simple, natural protocols to effectively treat fibroid.
8 Natural Treatments for Uterine Fibroid
- Avoid foods that make fibroid worse.
- Eat foods that help relieve fibroid.
- Try supplements that aid in fibroid reduction.
- Turn to essential oils.
- Sip on herbal teas.
- Try castor oil packs.
- Avoid exposure to environmental toxins.
- Exercise.